New Jersey Fugitive on Lam for 16 Years has been Found in NYC

A Central New Jersey fugitive, who fled 16 years ago after he was convicted of sexual assault, has finally been captured.

Rayed Bukhari, 42, of South Plainfield Image by Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office

Middlesex County prosecutors say 42-year-old Rayed Bukhari (South Plainfield) was arrested Thursday by the FBI at his workplace in Long Island City, Queens. (Because who doesn’t lay low in L.I.C.) He was returned to New Jersey for a federal court appearance in Newark where he will remain in custody.

Authorities say Bukhari was convicted in November 2001 of sexual assault, criminal restraint, false imprisonment and a weapons charge. A warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to appear for his sentencing in May of 2002.